YHC went on a little reconnaissance mission prior to the start and was pleased that almost every side street doubled as a nice sized hill. We didn’t run up all of them of course but there are many more to use at a later date for the faithful Floater regulars and for when I get another invite to Q. Great group of guys as always. It was quite a soaker out there due to the humidity but that didn’t stop the PAX from working hard.

Bottlecap-best fashion attire of the group. However couldn’t see due to fake glasses. Moneyball-started a “grass sucks” chant during warm up. Posse-happy that the form/wording police did not show today, was ready for payback Recalculating-verified that his calorie watch is a sham #fakenews Shake-N-Bake-new Waxhaw resident confirmed 8/10 locals are gluten free and can’t use his product on their chicken. #sad Button-wondered aloud why there were two buttons at the workout, thought he had the button market cornered Doughboy-Fortnite kill record is 3 🙁 His 2.0’s is 35 Fuse Box -despite PAX thoughts, stated that Schroeder is his favorite Peanuts character Easy Button-glad he wasn’t named Hard Button #dirty

To recap: The pace was fast. The six was never too far (unless that unnamed person was purposely slowing down). Did not come close to my pre-workout threat of 4 miles. No calorie records were broken today. No partner work. Wearing an 100% cotton shirt was a bad idea. Monkey Humpers in front on someone’s home did not get the cops called on us. And as usual no train interruptions. Thanks again.

20 PAX in attendance for a warm and sweat filled morning with the wonderful sounds of mumblechatter. 5:30 came, off we went. No FNG’s but a lazy disclaimer was still provided. PAX coming in on two wheels, hurry up cause we got places to go and no time to waste.

Warm Up:

Mosey to the back around Whole Foods and the $$Bootcamp$$ folks for some warm up: All IC: SSH x15, Imperial Squakers x12, Mountain climbers x15, Merkins x15, Plank Jacks x15.

Mosey to Parking Deck.

The Thang:

–Parking Deck–

Merkins x15, up ramp running backwards, then plank jacks x15. Take stairs down to start, begin sequence again up 2 ramps with plank jacks x15 at top of every ramp and merkins x15 to begin, back down, etc to top of deck.

Plank work while we wait, various 6 inches, arm high work, topped off with 6 inch plank jacks IC x15

–Intermission–

Mosey south to the artificial grass area. Grab some half wall. Completed Derkins IC x20, Dips IC x20, then 20 jump/step ups. Then over to the street in between the overpriced and fancy boutique stores.

–Fancy Street–

8 light poles from start to end, jump squats to next light pole, 10 mountain climbers, run to next, 10 lbcs, all the way to end. Mary until 6, Heels to heaven IC x20. Back to parking deck

–Partner Stair Work–

Partner up, as a team complete 200 donkey kicks, 100 mike Tysons, P1 runs up to top of staircase and back down while P2 does exercise. Alf led the mary, LBC’s and Flutters IC x20. Back to fancy street.

–Fancy Street, part 2–

Bear crawl to light pole, then run to next, complete sequence to end. Mary?

Just a couple of minutes left at this point. Over to lot, suicides at each line and back to end. Bratwurst led some American Hammers IC x30 to end the workout.

Moleskin:

So it turns out YHC really sucks at giving out directions. When my weinke was drawn up and memorized, I was good, no questions needed to be asked. Yet today, the questions and many confused faces started rather early. Look, just run up the dang ramp and figure it out I’ll work on this for next time. However, once we got going, it was all work. Transporter was promised a lighter running day so the goal was to keep it shorter in distance than YHC usually does, at the same time keeping that heart rate up. Plan achieved. The PAX pushed themselves and never slowed down, I’m sure they were feeling it because I know I was.

Thanks for the invite. It is always a welcome change to meet and work out with the PAX from other regions. Great guys as expected.

13 PAX took a leap of faith and made it out to Watchtower, not knowing who would actually be the Q. I had made a deal with Posse yesterday to Q if he promised me no rain. He pulled out his phone, apparently pretended to look at an app, and assured me no rain. So of course there was rain. However it did stop before start time but it was wet enough to where I scraped all plans to use any rocks or pass over any grass. The PAX were appreciative. I even think I got a standing ovation when they learned I was the Q. I think. At least they were standing. That’s how I remembered it anyway.

Mosey to side parking lot-Plank work while we wait, then Maktar NDyiae IC x10

11’s in the parking lot: -Jump knee slaps on one end, Carolina Dry Docks on the other-Mary while we wait, Heels to Heaven, Dollies, Flutters IC x10-15

Mosey to Track area-Plank work, plus elbow plank jacks IC x20

Mosey back to Snack Bar-Partner work

P1 runs to some pillars about 40 seconds away one way, P2 does Mike Tysons-total 150 as a team

Diamond Merkins IC x 6-**Attempted but the PAX weren’t interested

Mosey on back to cars right on time.

MOLESKIN:

We tracked almost 2 miles today, not a ton but we were constantly moving with a very fast Mosey throughout. It’s always good to make it to the old Watchtower site for some new terrain. I was tempted at some point with the track being open but I ran out of time so we’ll save that for another day. The goal was to keep any rest to a minimum and I think that was achieved. Once again, a great group of guys today and some real solid work was put in. Thanks to all who came out.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Floater-begins Thursday at 5:30, Downtown Waxhaw under the water tower

16 PAX were not afraid and showed up for Impromptu’s once a month AMRAP special, which has been hailed as the best AMRAP course ever assembled on the southwest side of Cuthbertson Middle School. This is the third event on the new course after the old course was disbanded after an impressive 7 month run.

Rather unsurprisingly, it was really cold again. Also, the middle school leadership team must be aware of this once a month event as for the third month running, they closed down the school and allowed us to avoid the diesel exhaust fumes from the 20 buses that need a hour to warm up.

WARMUP:

Run through AMRAP course to allow PAX to get the lay of the land. Along the way, completed SSH x10, Mountain Climbers X10, Merkins x10, Squats x10 and Burpees x 5.

THE THANG: 7 stations around a 1/2 mile circle. As Many Reps (Laps) As Possible in 30 minutes:

Derkins x 20

Dips x 20

Curl to Press x 20

Bear Crawl x 30 yards

Donkey Kicks x 20

Bunny Hops x length of bball court

Burpees x # of laps completed

PAX

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Stations

Finch

3.2

3.5

1

Derkins

Maple Syrup

3.3

2

Dips

Gator Cub

3.4

3

Rocks

Posse

3.5

3.5

4.1

4

Bear Crawl

Deflated

4.1

5

Donkey Kicks

Moneyball

4.1

4.5

6

Bunny Hops

Recalculating

4.1

4.1

4.3

7

Burpees

Foundation

4.3

5.0

StubHub

3.5

4.3

Halfback

4.6

Hollywood

5.0

5.1

5.1

Bottlecap

5.1

5.2

5.3

Goodfella

4.2

5.5

Chunky Soup

5.1

Flash

4.2

Das Boot

4.3

No Regerts

4.0

Mad Dog

4.2

Madison

4.5

Cha Ching

3.5

Ackbar

3.5

Longhorn

4.3

Offline

3.4

Fuse Box

3.5

Hooch

3.5

4.2

Ice9

5.1

Swamp

3.5

MOLESKIN

Great job by all today. Many new faces as there were 8 new PAX to the course and all set PR’s. Actually, everyone broke their previous records except for me as I’m pretty sure I peaked 6 months ago. Really cool to see the improvements being made. Not a lot of mumblechatter today, just hard work. Until next time.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Madison is looking for work-Expertise in all types of Sales. Please visit the Networking section of Slack or reach out if you know of something.

10 brave souls joined me on this ridiculously cold morning. I am not sure why. Maybe they just enjoy the feeling of intense pain in their fingers , face and lungs. Whatever the reason, they showed up to work hard so that’s what we ended up doing.

Warm Up:

Mosey to the front of the high school, peel back to pick up Jingles along the way. Disclaimer provided

Wall sits with presses while we wait, total IC x15, then mosey back to cars

Stop for 20 Dips IC, then on to Launch right on time

Moleskin:

The goal was to keep the PAX moving without much time to contemplate how cold they actually were. I believe that was achieved. Still felt as though we were running in slow motion (maybe it was just me). Not much in the way of mumblechatter as it was just too cold to talk much in the 9 degree weather while trying to catch our breaths. However, when I attempted to call out one last set up Derkins at the end of the workout, Foundation was quick to point out that we were short on time and needed to head back, saying something about having to get to work. At the time I believed him so we headed back without completing the Derkins. Was I tricked? Did he really go to work today, or even work for that matter? Maybe I need to go hang out in Lawson for some intel.

Ackbar rolling in looking like Deflated today, with a “Hey, this is Ackbar”. Dude, we knew it was you. #funny. Not even sure I remember what Deflated actually looks like without the faceguard he’s been wearing since October. Recalculating still rocking the shorts (although I think I did see him cold at one point, pulling a Doc and trying to warm up his fingers). Foundation is getting faster by the day, Tuck is likely in the process of recruiting him to run somewhere. Jingles getting a little prep work in before Joe Davis tomorrow. Great Pumpkin worked hard today, never stopped. Gator Cub regretted his decision to show up from minute #1, but kept trucking anyway. At the rate they’re posting, Mad Dog and Halfback will be leaving everyone in the dust soon. I definitely see a Spartan Beast in their future. Doughboy is happy now that basketball is in full swing so he can finally start wearing his Kentucky gear again.

Fine group of guys as always. Mumblechatter was good. The recycled workout worked out well. Grass wasn’t wet. 2.8 miles. Elementary school rocks. Still love the swings. Track was closed, #lucky. Not a Christmas themed workout. No terrible West UC music on my watch. Transporter turned into Doc, aka form policia. Coffeeteria was on point with good fellowship. All in all a great morning.

Thanks to the PAX for sticking with it despite me being in the process of losing my voice. Until next time.

The PAX all brought it today. We tracked about 2.7 miles, a good amount as we were constantly moving with a very fast Mosey throughout. For most of us that post at Cuthbertson or Marvin Ridge, this is really the only facility where we can actually use playground equipment and have some fun trying some different exercises. I think the PAX enjoyed the change of scenery. Although there is much to do at the HS, adding some of the elements from the ES was a good change of pace.

Thanks for the honor to lead these men.

Announcements:

Thursday-plan is to meet at 5:30 at the Waxhaw Watertower. New possible site to check out.

Friday-2 year anniversary of Impromptu. Some pet Dr. from Meck is Q’ing

Christmas party-12/16, link has been provided. See Slack and Groupme to sign up

Triple Nickel -5 donkey kicks at top of stains, 5 knee slappers at bottom, 5x each; Mary and plank work waiting for six

to roundabout:

–In pairs- run around loop, on way back between cones, bear crawl or frog jumps before reaching partner; complete 200 jump squats and 200 merkins (modified to 120 because I felt like it and not because of the mumblechatter); Mary while waiting for six

Mosey to parking lot:

–10- 6 count burpees (for some at least); then 4 corners at lightpoles, at each 10 count speed skaters (each leg), run forwards and backwards; Mary while waiting for six

I figured it was a nice morning to go on a little stroll around campus, sweat a little and work off some of that Halloween candy we have taken from our 2.0’s. Knowing that I was on Q should have led the PAX to have an idea of what to expect today. However, for some reason the 20 that came out had other ideas (some were apparently looking forward to 0.0 man-touch Mondays) and I believe were planning a mutiny after realizing that every time I spoke, the word “running” seemed to come out of my mouth. Unfortunately for them, I pretended not to hear the PAX (until I got told I was making up stuff on the fly, #yeah #sowhat #stillfun) and kept moving until the clock hit 6:15. All were better because of it.

After today I’m shocked, dumfounded as to why Cool Runnings is on permanent hiatus. #nope #rip

—-

Strong work by all today. It was good to see everyone pushing themselves out there this morning with the mileage we covered. Sorry abut the elbows but when it gets close to 50, as a non-northerner I need long sleeves. Welcome FNG Stub Hub.

Sort of. It’s part of the disclaimer (solid disclaimer given of course), but since the PAX wanted to work hard, no modifications were needed on this beautiful morning. Truthfully, I was just listening to this song in the car and couldn’t come up with a creative title.

Also, Frack literally begged me to write this because there is nothing that gives him greater satisfaction then reading backblasts and reminiscing over his workouts.

(The Skankin’ Pickle version of this song, not the Kriss Kross version)

21 PAX came out for a nice cool morning stroll at the Cuthbertson campus. During the pre run with Dasher and Goodfella, I noticed that the track was open. Since it is usually never open, my brain was working overtime to try and figure out what to do. Much to Dasher’s chagrin, I went with the plan already drawn up and did not use the track. Bottlecap does have to work on his tennis arms after all.

Repeat 2 more times with rock work x 10IC and x5 IC and non rock work x10 IC and x15 IC

Rock flutters while waiting for the 6

Partner work-100 Thrusters total while partner runs to light pole and back

Place rock back, heels to heaven x25 IC and mosey to high school. Stop along the way for some more plank work, which included arms and leg variations, plus 6 inch plank jacks x10IC

at high school, line up; At every parking line, 5 merkins, then back to start (25 total). Dolly x15

4 minutes left, go as fast as you can back to the start. No time for more Mary.

Moleskin:

Admittedly, I was 1-2 minutes late getting back at the end of the workout. A lot of Mumblechatter about that for some reason #notaqfail #burnedanextra20calories. Didn’t even have time to get my phone before the nameorama began. Yet today for some reason (was it really the extra time), the 21 PAX that came out broke the record for quickest AO exit. Literally 1 minute after Moneyball so graciously took us out in prayer, the sounds of tires squealing and engines roaring were gone and there stood 5 of us, confused by what just happened

I thought none of the PAX even work on Friday, judging by the GroupMe activity. Plus, 90% of you live across the street.

Therefore, it must be those precious creatures we call our children and the rush to get them on the bus. Aren’t the busses always late anyways? But even if that was not the reason, it works with the post/song title so I’m keeping it as the excuse. And hopefully nobody’s child really did miss the bus.

Once again, great work by the PAX today. Very little separation and everyone was doing well at keeping up with the pace. Good to see Akbar show up again, keep coming out it will get easier. To those that have recently started coming out regularly, keep working hard and if not already, you will soon notice a definite difference in your fitness level.

Since I went off of memory, it looks as though I missed one of the PAX in attendance. #youknowwhoyouare